Hi, I’m
Joshua Sims
Lead Landscape Construction Installer
PA
Overview
10
years of professional experience
4
Certification
Work History
VS&HPittsburgh, PA
Lead Installer
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Communicated effectively with upper management, team members, and customers to keep everyone informed.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work.
- Reduced installation errors, implementing thorough quality controlmeasures.
- Coordinated with inspectors, engineers, installers, and subcontractors to ensure fluid execution of tasks.
- Generated detailed progress reports for management review, enabling informed decision-making regarding resources allocation and project adjustments.
Rodgers Scapes IncWhite Oak, PA
Landscape Crew Foreman/Hardscape Skilled Laborer
02.2020 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Supervised, advised, and worked alongside 2+ laborers and provided guidance along with respect
- Planned out the execution of jobs, as well as, manually and digitally tracked crew times and job hours.
- Implemented effective time management strategies to balance competing priorities and ensure project milestones were met on schedule.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
- Assisted clients with change orders or alternative products/installs for budgetary concerns
- Increased efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized work environment both on job sites and at the company yard.
Local Roots Landscaping
Hardscape Foreman
07.2021 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Evaluated team performance to identify areas for improvement, providing constructive feedback and guidance as needed.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Reduced project completion times through effective communication and coordination with team members and clients.
- Implemented effective time management strategies to balance competing priorities and ensure project milestones were met on schedule.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
Army
Forward Observer
05.2014 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Used analog radio systems and advanced computer systems to communicate and navigate artillery fire.
- Maintained weapons, vehicles, and equipment with high quality attention to detail.
- Managed inventory of critical observation equipment, ensuring all necessary tools were available for mission success.
- Lead teams of 3 or more soldiers in infantry drills, call for fire/artillery training, and educated less experienced soldiers.
- Coordinated with other military units and agencies to support operations and align with mission.
- Remained current with training and sought new training opportunities to further personal growth.
Irisaurus Gardens
Landscape Crew Foreman/Hardscape Crew Foreman
03.2017 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Kept shop location and job sites organized for efficient job flow.
- Evaluated team member strengths and assigned tasks based upon expertise and background.
- Settled crew member disputes by addressing problems quickly and providing successful mediation.
- Led team of 3-5 people focused on managing and improving in quality of landscape maintenance and enhancements/installations.
- Supervised material usage and contractor man-hours to keep projects in line with budgetary restrictions.
Education
Community College of Allegheny CountyPittsburgh, PA
No Degree from Exercise Science
Schenley High School
High School Diploma
06.2011
Skills
- Landscape maintenance and Services
- Customer Service
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Wheeled Front Loader Operation
- Communication skills
- Construction Management
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Problem management
- Leadership
- Team management
- Blueprint reading
- Employee training
- Excavator
- Skid steer
- Power tools
- Job planning
- Masonry
- Landscape design
- Creativity
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Decision making
- Collaboration
- Active listening
- Task Prioritization
- Safety Standards
- Punch Lists
- Meeting Participation
- Managing Materials
- Ditch Digging
- Corrective Actions
- Job Assignments
- Individual and Team Goals
- Time & attendance
- Project management
- Inspecting Equipment
- Verifying Time Sheets
- Quality Control
- Heavy Lifting
- Hand and Power Tools
Additional Information
- Awards, National Defense Ribbon, May 2015
- Army Service Ribbon, March 2015
- Army Coin of Excellence, June 2016 [An award given for showing excellence in my MOS (Military Occupational Specialty)].
- Army Coin of Excellence, July 2018 [An award given for showing excellence in my MOS (Military Occupational Specialty)].
Certification
- CPT - Certified Personal Trainer
- CLASS A CDL
- CPR/AED
- Project Management Fundamentals
Timeline
Lead Installer
VS&H
06.2023 - Current
Hardscape Foreman
Local Roots Landscaping
07.2021 - 10.2022
Landscape Crew Foreman/Hardscape Skilled Laborer
Rodgers Scapes Inc
02.2020 - 06.2023
Landscape Crew Foreman/Hardscape Crew Foreman
Irisaurus Gardens
03.2017 - 02.2020
Forward Observer
Army
05.2014 - 05.2022
Community College of Allegheny County
No Degree from Exercise Science
Schenley High School
High School Diploma